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WRESTLING 



CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN 
STYLE 



'dJ^ BY 

E. Hitchcock, Jr., M. D. 

Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 



R. F. Nelligan 

Amherst College, Amherst, Mass. 



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WRESTLING 



CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN 



THIS style is selected for illustration bee luse 
it is the most universal, and practit all}' 
comprises all the other forms. It is the mis' 
natural method, the most effective under all cir* 
cumstances, and requires no special preparation in 
the way of clothing. 

The attempt has not been made here to touch 
upon all the locks and combinations, since there 
is practically no limit to them, but rather to show 
the most common and useful, and by presenting 
them graphically, to show the diverse possibilities 
of this form of wrestling. 

As a physical exercise there is no sport which 
calls for so much strength, endurance and agility, 
combined with cool judgment; and with men who 
love to oppose their strength xo that of others, n^ 
sport is so popular. 



4 WRESTLING. 

Wrestling does offer opportunities tor ungentle- 
manly and unsportsmanlike work, but so do all 
other competitive athletics. It is to the lover of 
sport, the true amateur, our little work is offered. 

In the following illustrations, certain holds, 
breaks and doubles are described, which the ama- 
teur will not use because they are brutal ; but 
while he discards them in all friendly competition, 
still he should know their danger and value, and 
be able to apply them if forced into unwelcome 
encounter with a man who is not inspired bv the 
finer feelings of the amateur. Personal encounters 
forced upon one in defense of life or property are 
by no means always settled by fist or weapon, 
and a knowledge of the Strangle, Nelson or BacK- 
hammer has often enabled a man to successfully 
defend himself. 

Since it is not claimed that this is a ** Complete 
Guide to Wrestling," we have no apologies to 
offer. It is intended as an aid to beginners, and 
it is also hoped that those well trained in the sport 
may find in our illustrations some ideas which 
may prove of practical u^e to them. 



INSTRUCTIONS 

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U The Rdcrcc's Hold 

Sometimes given by the Referee when the men 
fail to take a Hold. The other Hold given under 
these circumstances is what is known as ''One 
over and one under." Here each has his left arm 
over his opponent's shoulder, and the right under 
his arm. 




Note. — The following directions for making the 
Holds are addressed to the aggressor; those for the 
Stops, Breaks and Doubles to his opponent. 



WRESTLING. 



2* Both Legs Hold and Stop 

If your opponent's legs are close together (which 
will happen only in the case of a novice), step 
forward and grasp around his knees, stand erect, 
throw him backward over your shoulder, turn, fall 
with him and force the two points down. To Stop 
this Throw, bend forward after the Leg Hold has 
been taken, and before he lifts clasp him around 
the waist and lift his legs from the floor. 



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Note. — Here, as in all other Breaks, Doubles and 
Stops, following your successful escape, you will 
take such a Hold as the nosition of your opponent 
makes possible 



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3» Break for Both Lcgfs Hold 

Place your hands on the back of his head, throw 
your weight on it, force him to the floor and fall 




with him, I i m^ for a chance for a Hold after he 
is on the floor. ^ 

4. Le§: and Inside Back Heel, with Stop 

Catch his nearest leg with both hands, step inside 




and Back Heel his other leg. If he hugs you close. 



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lift and throw him over your head. To Stop it, 
throw your arm about his neck and squeeze hard, 
grasping your wrist with your free hand. 

Note. — This Stop, as is the case with many other 
Stops and Holds following, is for punishment only. 
Punishment Holds rarely result in actual falls, but 
they do not infrequently result in your opponent 
giving you the Fall by admitting his unwillingness 
to remain in the position in which you have placed 
him. 

5» Shoulder Twist 

Place one hand beneath his elbow, and with the 




other grasp his wrist. Twist his shoulder and 
push backward. 



WRESTLING. 



6. Arm Up the Back, with Brake On 

The opening for this Hold is offered in such a 
position as that shown in No. 5. Using wrist and 
elbow for leverage, force his arm up his back, let 
go the elbow and put the Brake on — which means 




to slip your forearm under and inside his nearest 
arm, thus giving you absolute and easy control of 
ft. Let go the wrist, bear down on his neck and 
force his arm up until he acknowledges the Fall, 
"^or punishment. 

?• Back Stf an§flc 

Step behind and put on a Full Strangle Lock, and 
pull him backward. 

Note. — A Strangle Lock always means the plac- 
ing of one forearm across the front of your oppo- 
nent's neckc This may or may not be strengthened 



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by the use of the other arm. In the Full Strangle, 
one arm is in front and the other behind his neck. 




while in the Half Strangle only one arm is used on 
the neck. The object of the Strangle is indicated 
by its name. J' 

8» Possible Double for Back Strangle 
Before he has time to pull you back, get your 




iiin Jo and stop the Strangle, catch him by the 



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elbows, bend forward and throw him over your 
back. 

9» Waist Lock^ and Doutle by Strangle and 
Leg Grapevine 

Clasp around his waist, lift and throw. To 
Double, get Full Strangle and at the same time a 
Leg Grapevine. Force him backward and fall with 
him. 




NoTF — The Grapevine is the twining of an arm 
or leg about his arm or leg. 



JO* Strangle and Outside Back Heel 
Get a Strangle, step in and place your heel out- 



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side and back of his nearest foot. Push him back- 
ward and fall with him. 




It, Double for Stmngfle and Outside Back Heel 

Step back before he gets the Back Heel, and at 




the same time put on a Waist Lock. Lift and 
throw him. 



WRESTLING. 



I2« Strangle and Inside Legf Lock 

Get a Strangle, and at the same time step in and 
get thie Inside Leg Lock. Lift with your leg and 




arms, force backward and fall with him. To Stop 
it, before he Locks your leg, step back, lift and 
throw him, as in No. 1 1. 



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J3^ Stop for Waist Lock 
Place your hand on his forehead and snap his 




fiead back. This could be followed by a Buttock 
Throw, as in No. 53. 



J4. Waist Lock 

Grasp your opponent around the body, try to lift 




tnd throw. When caught in this position, to 



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Double, throw your arms outside of your oppo- 
nent's, clasp your hands, go to your knees, thus 
bringing him to his knees, and try to roll him over. 

i5* Strangfle from Behind^ on the Floor 




For Punishment. 



J6. Strangle from the Front, on the Floor 




For Punishment 



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J 7. Strangle, or Hangf, with Half Nelson from 
the Front, on the Floor 

Force his head down with your left hand (or 
with your right, if from the other side), thrust your 




right arm under his left and place your right hand 
on his head. Crowd your left forearm against his 
neck in from. Punishment 



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J 8* Foot and Neck, on the Floor 

Catch his nearest foot, reach under his neck, 
catch opposite shoulder and roll him over. 




NoTE.-The Fall may sometimes be made, but 
asiially the hold is for punishment. 



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t9* Half Sttangfle and Qotcl' 




Get a Half Strangle, catch one thigh from inside 
lorce him backward and fall with him. 



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20* Stop for Half Strangle and Crotch, Standing 




When he attempts to place his forearm across 
your neck, grasp his wrist and elbow and put on a 
Shoulder Twist, as in No. 5. 



2i • Waist Lock from Behind and Dk>uHe by Head 
over Shoulder 




Get a Waist Lock trum behind and throw. To 



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Double, reach up and catch around his neck, draw 
his head forward, go down on your knees, roll 
over forward as in No. 22, pulling him with you. 
Fall on top of him. 

Note. — An expert would not allow his head to 
be near enough for this Double. 

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22» A Portion of Head over Shoulder — ^No. 21. 




23* Bfidgfe to Stop the Fall from Head Over 
Shoulder — A continuation of No. 22, 




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i4. Half Nelson from the Front and Leg Locki 

on the Floor 

Get a Half Nelson, and while turning him over 
turn your back towards him and pass your arm 




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outside and under his opposite leg. Bring nis head 
and knee as near together as possible, and roll him 



over. 



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15* Stop for Half Nelson from Behind, 
on the Floof* 

Wlten he attempts to get his arm under yours, 
pin ii to your side with your elbow and throv» 
your head back. 




Note. — The Half Nelson from in front necessitates 
your thrusting your right arm under his left, oi 
your left under his right, while from behind, youi 
right is under his rights etc. 



WRESTLING. 



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26* Locked Half Nelson^ from Behind 
Get a Half Nelson, reach under with your free 
hand, lock the fingers of both hands or clasp your 




own wrist, place your head under his arm, pull his 
head under, roll him over and fall on him. 

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27. Spin Oat of a Half Nelson 




Throw your feet in the air and spin around to 
the other side, using your head for a pivot. 



WRESTLING. 

28* Stop for a Spin 




Catch him around the waist with your free arm 
and so stop his turning. 

29. Half Nelson and Hold Outside of Legf^ Standing 




Get a Half Nelson, reach over and place youi 
free hand between his legs irom behind, lift up, 
roll over and fali with him. 



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30» Half Nelson and Leg, Standing 



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Get Half Nelson from behind, puH his head down, 
catch his opposite leg, double him up and clasp 
hands, lift up, throw him forward and fall with him. 



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Double for Half Nelson from Behind, 
on the Floor 




If his head is near enough, reach your arm about 
his neck, pull him oyer your back and roll over 
with him. 



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32» Half Nelson on Neck and Leg: 

Grasp his foot when he is face down, drop your 
knee on his leg just above his knee to hold the leg 
firm, then bend his knee and get a Half Nelson on 




his foot. Watch your chance and slip your free 
arm under his nearest arm, and put a Half Nelson 
on his neck. Roll him over, or take your time for 
punishment. j, 

33. Half Nelson and Crotch, on the Floor 




Get a Half Nelson from behind, catch his leg 
high up, and roll him over head first. 



WRESTLING. 2) 

34, Half Nelson from Behind and Outside Legv 
on the Floor 




Get a Half Nelson, reach under and between his 
legs, grasp opposite thigh, roll him over and fall 
with him. 

36. Back Hammer and Half Nelson from Behind, 
on the Floor 




If possible, get the Half Nelson first, then reach 
over and catch the farthest wrist and force it up his 
back. Roll him over or punish. 



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WRESTLING. 



36* Full Nelson, Standing; 

If you find yourself behind him, reach under both 
arms and clasp your arms as high up around his 
neck as possible, thus putting on the Full Nelson. 




To Double this hold, while he is getting the Nelson 
or even sometimes after he has got it, pinion his 
arms to your sides with your elbows, go down on 
your knees and roll him over to the side, as in Nos. 
37 and 42. J' 

37» Double for Full Nelson, Standing; 



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Sft. Neck Bend and Back Heel 




Usually got from a Waist Hold. Reach up and 
clasp your hands across his face, force his head 
back and Back Heel him. 



39« Full Nelson from the Front, 
on the Floor 




Get a Half Nelson tirst and follow with the other 
arm. 



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10. A Possitk Double for a Full Nelson bom 
the Front, on the Floor 




Draw your knees well up, secure his arms lo 
your sides with your elbows, sit up and fall over 
backwards, throwing him over your shoulders. 



41. Full Nelson from Behind, on the Floof 

Get a Half Nelson, force his head down and get 
a Half Nelson with the other arm. 




Note. — This Hold, with the Strangles, is barred 
in amateur contests. 



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42» Double fof Full Nelson 




Pin his arms to your sides and roll over side 
ways. 



^ Arm Up the Back with Brake On, 
on the Floor 




See No. 6. 



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44. Arm Up the Back, Brake On, and Strangflc, 
on the Floor 




Force his arm up his back and put the Brake on. 
Get a Strangle with your other arm, clasp your 
hands together and squeeze. Punishment. 

45. FIyin§f Mare 
Grasp his wrist with both handji. twitch him 
towards you, turn and lift his arm with palm down 




on your shoulder. Use the arm for a lever and 
throw him over your shoulder. 



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46. Flyingf Marc 




Grasp his other arm (see 45), keep his palm up, 
and throw him as before. 

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47* Arm Grapevine and Cross Buttock 

Grasp his wrist with both hands, twitch him 
towards you, turn, step outside and behind his 




nearest leg, twine your arm about his and throw 
him forward over vour hio. 



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WRESTLING. 



48# Break for a Bridgfe 

Place your forearm across his neck and press 
your other elbow against the pit of his stomach. 




NoTE.-^Many Falls can be stopped by a Bridge, 
which is holding the shoulders up from the floor 
by supporting the body on the head and feet. The 
Bridge can be strengthened by hands on the hips 
and elbows on the floor. 



WRESTLING. 35 

49* Buttock Of Hip Lock 




Grasp him about the neck, at the same time 
pulling him forward and throwing him over your 
hip. Fall with him. 

50. Double for Buttock or Hip Lock 




Before he has time to lift you over his hip, drop 
your shoulder in front of his body, grasp his legs, 
lift up and fall with him, as in No. su 



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WRESTLING. 



5J. Finish of DouMe for Buttock 

No. 50. 




52» Another Double for Buttock 




Catch him around the neck and by his nearest 
leg, or place your nearest arm across the front of 
his neck, grasp his leg, lift up and throw backward. 



WRESTLING. 



37 



53* Buttock and Outside Leg; Lock* 

Catch him around the neck, pull him forward, 
step outside his leg and force him over. This can 




be Stopped and Doubled, before he has stepped in, 
by catching him around the waist, lifting and 
throwing him as in No. 54. 



38 WRESTLING. 

54. Double for Buttock, 




Catch him around the waist, lift and throw 
55» Cross Buttocks 




Catch him around the neck, or under his arm 
and over his neck, step well behind and throw him 
over your hip. 



WRESTLING. 



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56. Cornwall Heave* 

Turn sideways, and with your nearest arm grasp 
him around the body in front while the other arm 
grasps around him behind. Lift and throw back- 




wards and fall with him. An attempt to Stop it 
would be with a Neck Hold, as in the illustration — 
which would usually prove ineffectual. 

57. Foot Twist, on the Floor. 




Catch his foot and twist until he turns. Then 



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WRESTLING. 



drop on his other leg and force the points down 
unless he admits the fall. Another form of punish- 
ment from this position is to drop your knee on his 
back, then bend his knee and twist. Look out for 
kicking from his free foot. Both this and No. 59 
are used for making a man turn when he persists 
in lying face down. «^ 
58' An application of No. 57. 




59» Head Hold and Twist. 




Catcn his chin and head, and twist. Punishment 



WRSSTLING. 

60. Lift from the Floor 




Seldcm used except in Gr^eco-Roman wrestling. 
Lift him up and drop him on his shoulders as in 
No. 62. 



6f* Continuation of No. 60. 




WRESTLING. 

62* Fall from the Prccedingf 




To Stop it, grasp his legs. 

63» Double Front Elbows. 
Try for a Both Legs Lock. To Stop it he will 




probably grasp you about the waist. If he does so 
straighten up and throw him over your baclc, as in 
64. 



WRESTLING. 

64» Continuation of No. 63. 



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65* Opposite Arm Hold^ on the Floor, 




Feint for a Half Nelson, grasp his opposite arrri 
near the shoulder with both hands, roll him over 
and fall with him. To Stop it, Bridge and spin 
over on your face. 



WHAT A WRESTLER NEEDS 





A wrestler's apparel consists of Spalding full length tights, 
which can be obtained for $i.oo per pair in sanitary cotton, $2.50 
in cut worsted, and $4.50 in best worsted. The Spalding No.WA 
wrestling full tights are made especially for the purpose after the 
suggestions and ideas of prominent wrestlers, including Gotch, 
Oleson and others. The best worsted is used, knit to shape, put 
together by hand and reinforced at knees with strong, silk finish 
worsted. They are made in colors black, navy blue and maroon, 
and cost $6.00 per pair. It is well to have the knees covered 

with protectors, which 

are to be sewn on the 

tights. These are inex- 
pensive, ranging in price 

from 75 cents a pair for 

the best(No.B), which are 

covered with soft tanned 

horsehide and padded 

with hair felt, to 50 cents 
No. B. for tanned leather, nicely Nos. 61 and 62. 

padded (No, 62), and 25 cents for durable cloth, padded with 
wool felt (No„ 61). A jersey is desirable, which costs from 
$1.25 to $4.00, according to quality, and a pair of strong leather or 
canvas high cut gymnasium shoes. These latter cost from $1.00 
to $1.75 for canvas and up to $5.00 for leather, the latter being of 
kangaroo with elkskin sole, extra 
light, and hand made. A very 
useful adjunct to a wrestler's out- 
fit is the Spalding combined wrest- 
ling supporter and belt. It is made 
of mercerized silk elastic, strong 
and durable, and is the only really 
safe supporter for wrestling made. 
It costs $2.00 each. A bath robe 
iz also essential, to prevent catch- 
ing cold, and costs from $2,50 up. 
Every wrestler should wear a supporter, to avoid injury, Th€S€ 




can be bought from 20 cents up to $1.50, depending upon quality 
and construction. Bandages for the shoulder cap, knee cap, 
wrist, elbow or ankle can be obtained in silk or cotton. The 
elbow, knee and ankle bandages cost $1.50 each in cotton and 
$2.25 in silk; a wrist bandage, 75 cents in cotton and $1.00 in 
silk, and a shoulder cap, $4.50 in cotton and $6.00 in silk. A 
roll elastic bandage, 5 yards long and 3 inches wide, costs $1.00; 
the same length, but 2>^ inches wide, 75 cents. Leather wrist 
supporters cost from 20 cents to 50 cents each. 

Spalding's catalogue of athletic goods contains full descriptions, 
pictures and prices of all the above goods and everything for ath- 
letic wear and use, and will be mailed to any address free upon 
request. Address the Spalding store nearest to you for a copy, 
for list of which see inside front cover of this book= 



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Spalding Running Pants 

Specify size and color when ordering 
No. 1. White or Black Sateen, fly front, 
lace back. Pair, $1.25 ir S/^.^fl Dos 
No. 2. White or Black Sateen, fly front, 
laceback. Pair, $1.00 i^ S/ff.WDoz 
No. 3. White or Black Silesia, fly front, 
laceback. Pair. 75c.* S7 SO Doz 
No. 4. White, Black or Gray Silesia, 
fly front, lace back. 

Pair. 50c. * SS.OODoz 
No. 44. Same quality as No. 4, but 
in, juvenile sizes, not over 26 inch 

•vvaist Pair. 45c 

Silk Ribbon Stripes down sides of any 

of these running pants. . Pair, extra, 25c. *■ S2.40 Do2 
Silk Ribbon Stripe around waist on any of these running 
pants. . . .... Pair, extra, 25c * $2.40 Doz. 

Spalding Boys* Knee Pants 

No. 2B. Boys' Leaders. Blue flannel 
Y. M. C. A. Knee Pants, stripe down side. 
Per pair. $2.50 
No. 14B. Boys' Knee Pants, same quality 
as No. 4 Y. M.C. A. trousers, with stripe No. 4, 
down side. Pair, $1.00't^S10.S0 Doz. 




Spalding Worsted Trunks 

No. 1. Best wor- 
[sted. Black, Ma- 
roon, and Navy 

Pair, $2.0C II 
No. 2. Gooc, 
quality vrorsted.l 
Navy and Black.l_ 
Special colors to " 
order. Pr..$1.00 






Bpalding Wrestling Full Tights 

Not carried in stock. 
Supplied on Special Orders only 
No. WA. Best worsted, knit to shape and 
put together by hand. Reinforced at 
knees with strong silk finish wor- 
sted. Colors: Black, Navy Blue, 
and Maroon. Sizes, waist, 
to 42 inches. Other colots 
and larger sizes quoted on 
jBpecially. Pair, $6.00 





Spalding Velvet Trunks 

No. 3. Fine 
Velvet. Black, 
Navy. Royal 
Blue, Maroon. 
Special colors 
to order. 
Pair, $1.00 
^"•'^ ifSJO-OODz. 

Sateen, Black, White. 

Pan.50c.Jk_p.00Do2. 

Spalding Full Length TightiT 

No. lA. Best worsted, full fashioned. 

Stock colors: Black, Navy Blue, Maroon. 

Sizes, 28 to 42 inch waist. Pair. $4.00 

No. 605. Good quality 

worsted, stock colors 

and sizes. Pair. $2.00 

'kS2/.60Doz. 

No. 3A. Cotton, full 

quality. While, 

Black. Flesh. 

Pair, $1.00 
ir S J 0.00 Doz 



Special Wrestling Mattresses 

Cover heavy quality duck, closely tufted, 
2 in. thick. Corduroy cover to lay over 
mat and allow 6-in. margin on all sides. 
No.WX. Size 12x12 feet. 
No.WXX. Size 15x15 feet. 

Special Combined Wrestling 
Supporter and Belt 

No WS. Mercerized 
silk elastic, strong 
and durable. The 
only safe supporter 
for wrestling. 

Each. $2.00 





Spalding Y.M.C.A. Trousers 

REGULATION STYLE 
No. 2. Men's Leaders. Blue or Gray 
flannel, stripe down side. Per pair, $3.50 
No. 3. Flannel, good quaHty." 3.00 

No. 4. Flannel, medium quality. 

Per pair, $1.15 if, $18.00 Dos. 

Spalding Special Pads for Wrestling 

To be Sewn on Wrestling Tights. 
No. B. Soft tanned horse hide 
cover, hair felt padding. 

Per pair, 75c. 
No. 62. Covered with tan 
leather, padded. Pair, 50c. 
No. 61. Cloth covered, padded 
with wool felt. Per pair, 25c 



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STOCK COLORS AN& SEES: GnUlTWORSTED GOODS are fur- 
nbhed in Gray, White, Navy Blue, Maroon, and Black only. Stock 

sizes : Shirts, 26 to 44 inch chest. Tights, 28 to 42 inch waist. 

SANITARY COTTON GOODS. Colors: Bleached White, Navy, 

Black, Maroon, and Gray. Stock sizes : Shirts, 26 to 44 inch chest. 

Tights, 26 to. 42 inch waist. ^ 

Spalding Sleeveless Shirts— Pleun Colors 

STOCK COLORS AND SIZES 
No, 600. Good quality-worsted. Each, $1.25 -^ S72.66> Doz. 
No. 6E. Sanitary Cotton. . , " ' .'SO*' ^.7J ^' 

Spalding Striped Sleeveless Shirts 

No. 600S. Good quali^ worsted, with 6-inch stripe around 
chest, in following combinations of colors : Navy with White 
stripe ; Black with Orange stripe ; Maroon with White stripe ; 
Red with Black stripe; Royal Blue with White Stripe; Black 
with Red stripe ; Gray with Cardinal Stripe. 

Each. $1.50 * S/5.W Doz. 
No. GES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color body, with 6-inch stripe 
around chest, in same combiijations of colors as No. 600S. - 

Each, 75c * S7.50 Doz. 
Spalding Shirts with Sash 

No. 600D. Good quality worsted, sleeveless, with woven sash 
of different color from body. Same colors as No. 600S. To 
order only; not carried in stock. Ea,<^,%ZSiti -^ $21.00 Doz. 
No. 6WD. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, with woven sash of 
different color from body. Same combinations of colors 
as No. 600S. To order only; not carried in stock. 

Each. %\.Z5 -k $12.00 Doz. 
No. 6ED. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, solid- color body with 
sash stitched on of different cojor. Same combinations of 
colors as No. 600S Each. 75c. * $7.50 Dos. 

Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts 

No.601. Good quality worst- I No. 6F. Sanitary Cotton, 
ed, stock colors and sizes. I stock colors and sizes. 

Each. $1.50 * SI5.00 Doz. \ Each. SOc. -^ $4. 75 Doz. 

Spalding Full Sleeve Shirts 

No. 3D. Cotton. Flesh. White. Black. Eja.MSi^ifSlO.OO Doz. 

Spalding Knee Tights 

STOCK COLORS AND SIZES 
No. 604. Good quality worsted. Pair. $1.25 -^ $12.60 Dos. 

No. 804. Worsted " 1.00 * /^.<5<? " 

No. 4B. Saiiitary Cotton. .. i . " .50 -J^ 4.75 " 

Spalding Full Length Tights 

No. lA. Best worsted, full fashioned. Stock colors: Black, 
Navy Blue, and Maroon. Sizes, 28 to 42 inch waist. Pr., $4.00 
No. 605. Good quality worsted, stock colors and sizes. 

Pair. $2.00 * $21.60 Doz. 
No. 3A. Cotton, full quality. White. Black. Flesh. 

Pair, $1.00 -^ $10.00 Doz. 

Spalding Worsted Trunks 

No. 1. Best worsted. Black, Maroon, and Navy. Pair, $2.00 
No. 2. Good quality worsted. Navy and Black. Special 
colors to order Per pair, $1.00 

Spalding Juvenile Shirts and Tights 

ONLY SIZES SUPPLIED: Chest, 26 to 30 inches, inclusive; Waist, 

24 to 26 inches, inclusive. 
No. 65. Sleeveless Shirt, quality of No. 600. . Each, $1.00 
No. 65S. Sleeveless Shirt, quality of No. 600S. . " 1.25 
No. 66. Quarter Sleeve Shirt, q uality of No. 60 1 . " 1 .25 
No. 64. Knee Tights, quality of No. 604. . . Pair. 1.15 

The prices printed in italics opposite items markeiwith^-k vnUbe Quoted 

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AN entire system of Physical 
a\ Culture is embraced withm the 
exercises possible with these 
wonderful dumb bells. 

The bells are made in two halves 
connected by steel springs, the effort 
necessary in gripping compelling the 
pupil to continually devote his whole 
mind to each movement. This con- 
centration of will power on each 
muscle involved is what is responsible 
for the great results obtained through 
properly exercising with them. 




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No. 6. MEN'S. Kickel-plated 
seven steel springs. Pair., $3.0(1 
No. 5. MEN'S, Black enameled 
five steel springs^ Per pair, $2.00 
No. 4. LADIES'. Nickel-plated: 
five steel springs. Per pair, $2.5(1 
No. 2. BOYS'.. Nickel-plated; 
four steel springs. Per pair, $2.00 

Sandow Patent Spring Dumb 

Bells are used by all the greatest 

athletes in their training. 



Patent Spring Grip Dumb Bells 



MARTIN SHERIDAN 

Training with Sandow Patent Spring 
Grip Dumb Bells 




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SPALDING EXERCISING EQUIPMENT 

For Recreation Rooms, Private Use Jind 
Small Athletic Clubs 

BASE BALL TEAMS organized for the season 
only, disband usually until the following yeeir 
unless something is done to keep the players 
together during the winter months. A moderate 
priced outfit of Spalding Exercising Apparatus 
installed in the club room provides the 

_ means for healthful recreation that in- 

No. H Recreation Room Outfit sures a winning team on the base ball N G H O tf't 

Outfit No. H. referred to below, is sug. diamond next season. r. .c. M /^'- '»'"«"»"« 

gested exclusively for recreation rooms. Employers of office workers banks Outfit No. G is arranged particularly for 
being suitable for use by those of vary, and other mercantile estabhshments use m recreation room of a pnvatehou.c. 
ing ages, with sufficient equipment find , a Recreation Room fitted out with It provides a great variety of simple ex- 
shown to supply as many as are likely to Spalding Exercising Equipment a most ercising apparatus at a very moderate 
be using the room at the same time under profitable investment. The room need cost The equipment ,s suitable for u.e 
ordinary circumstances, while additional not be very large the size, of course, by those of varying ages of both sexes. 
equipment may be added aS required to depending upon the number who are Consisting of : 

take care of a larger number without dis- Hkely to use the room at^the same time, 
arranging the balance of the outfit. 
Consisting of: 




I No. 1 2 Chest Weight Machine. 

I No.3HeadandNeckAttachm"t. 

1 pr. No. 3 Swing.Rings,leather cov 

1 No. 119 Laflin Rowing Machine. 

I No. I Moline Platform. 

I No 18 Striking Bag. 

1 No.74WallHorizont.andVaull.Bat. 

1 No. 03 Mattress. 

2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
I pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
1 set No 15 Boxing Gloves. 

1 set No. 1 18 Boxing Glovey 
INo. 12 Medicine Ball. 
1 No 1 1 Medicine Ball. 



Price is F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. 
Store. List on inside front cover of catalogue. 
I^hipping weight of complete outfit, 570 lbs. 

No. K Athletic Club Outfit 

. Consisting of: 

2 No 3 Chest Weight Machines. 

I No. 3 Head and Neck Attachment. 

1 No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment. 

2 No 20H Bar Stalls. 

1 No. 600 Kerns" Rowing Machine. 

1 pair No 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 

5 only No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 

(For traveling rings.40 ft. length o( room required; 1 5 to 1 6 ft. height> 

1 No. I Moline Striking Bag Platform. 

1 No G Striking Bag. 

1 No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar. 

1 No. 101 Parallel Bar. 

2 No. 03 Mattresses. 

2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells, 
1 pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
1 pair No.- 2 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
1 set No. 218 Boxing Gloves. 
1 set No. 1 18 Boxing Gloves. 
1 No. 12 Medicine Ball. 
I No. 1 1 Medicine Ball. 
1 pair lO-lb. Iron Dumb Bells. 
1 only 25-lb. Iron Dumb Bell. 
1 only.50-lb. Iron Dumb Bell. 

Price F.'O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside front 
^c«ver of this catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 1250 lbs. 



I No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. 
For the purpose of establishing a 1 No.3 HeadandNeckAttachm't. 
standard we would recommend a room ] No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachinent 
25 feet X 40 feet, with a minimum ceil- | jsj^, 20H Bar Stall, 
irg height of 16 feet. Recreative rooms , ^^ 205 Bar Stall Bench, 
can be rnainta.ned in smaller space arid , Doorway Horizontal Bar. 

excellent results can be obtained in ^ 

1 No. 1 Home Uylnnasium. 



rooms of 14 feet in height. Good air, 
with room for "group" games and med- 
icine ball, boxing, etc., are desirable, how- 
ever, and should be secured if possible. 




1 No. ,600 Kerns' Row. Machine. 

1 No 'PR Striking Bag Disk. 

1 No. 10 Striking Bag. 

I No. I Abdominal Masseur. 

I pair No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. 

1 pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb Bells. 

1 No. 02 Mattress. 

1 No. 12 Medicine Ball. 



Price is F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. 
Store. List on inside front cover of catalogue. 
Shipping weight of complete outfit, 450 !!>•« 



No. J Athletic Club Outfit 

Consisting of: 
1 No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. 
1 No.' 3 Head and Neck Attachment. 
I No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment. 
1 Nq. 20H Bar.Stall. 
I No. 600 Kern? Rowing Machine. 
1 pair No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 

1 No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar 

2 No. 03 Mattresses. 

1 No. 1 Moline Striking Bag Platform. 

1 No. G StrikingBag. 

I set No. 1 5 Boxing Gloves. 

1 set No. I 18 Boxing Gloves. 

2 pairs, No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
.1 pair No. 5 Sandov^ Dumb Bells. 

1 pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
1 No. 12 Medicine Ball. 
1 No. 1 1 Medicine Ball. 



Price F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside front 
cover of this catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 725 lbs. 
NOTE— Where space and funds permit we recommend as a desirable 
addition to either of the above Outfits, one of our special Wrestling 
Mats, listed on page 41 of this catalogue : 

No. WX. Size 12 X 12 feet. 
No. WXX. Size 15x15 feet. 
Also Vaulting Horse No. 1 (Shown on page 102). 



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Boxing' Gloves 

Spalding Boxing Gloves have been used and endorsed by all 
Champions of the World since the days of John L. Sullivan 

The Spalding "Championship" Boxing Gloves are endorsed by all champions and have 
been exclusively used for years in championship contests and in training. The material 
and workmanship are of the highest quality, the fit is perfect, and by their peculiar con- 
struction absolutely prevent ariy chance of injury to the hands or wrists. Each set is 
^paretuUy inspected before packing and guaranteed in every particular. Made in three 
sizes in sets of four gloves. 
All Spalding Boxing Gloves are Hair Filled. No cotton or carpet floclt used. 




K°' 1 1 i* S^ ?P^^^f"S 5-oz. Championship" Boxing Glove. 
Ki°' Ho ?L fP^Hi^S ^°^- Championship" Boxing Glove. 
i\o. lis. 1 he bpaldmg 8-oz. Championship" Boxing Glove 



Per set of 4 gloves, $6.00 
Per set of 4 gloves, 6.00 
Per set of 4 gloves, 7.00 







Hand Made. Light Weight. 
These shoes are made with elkskin soles, which do 
riot wear smooth. This style leather is the only kind 
that is suitable for a first-class boxing shoe sole. The 
uppers are of real kangaroo leather, pliable and 
very easy fitting. Being made by hand and of best 
quality materials throughout, these shoes are very 
durable, yet at the same time they are the lightest 
in weight of any. 

.No. 15. Spalding "Special" Boxing Shoes. Pair, $5.00 



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Jill Spalding Boxing Q loves are hair filled. No cotton or carpet flock "^eJ 
The Spalding 6-K>unce "Battling" Glove 

None Better at Any Price 
No. 106. Made of special quality light tan colored glove 
leather, very soft and smooth. Plain laced wrist-band, 
patent palm lacing and patent palm grip. An ideal glove 
for limited round contests. A popular glove with some of 
the greatest fighters in the ring during the past twenty years. 
Per set of four gloves, $7.00 

Spalding Pupil's Boxing Glove 

No. 110. Made after th^ suggestion of one of the most 
, prominent athletic officials in this country j. A boxing glove 
that is really an aid to the pupil learnmg to box. This 
glove IS additionally padded on the forearm and over the 
w^rist, to prevent that soreness vrhich is one of the most 
discouraging features following a brisk lesson in the art of 
"blocking" The glove part is well padded with curled 
hair, the leather being best quality soft tanned. 

Per set of four gloves. $6.50 

Spalding Instructors' Glove, 10-ounce 

No. 100. Made of best grade brown leather, extra heavily 
padded over the knuckles and with special large padded 
thun^b to prevent injury to either instructor or pupil. Laces 
extra far to provide ample ventilation and has patent palro 
grip. Per set of four gloves, $6.00 

Spalding "Navy Special" Championship Glove 

Used by the Champions of the Navy 



No. 106 






BOXING IN THE NAVY 

Copyright, 1905, by G. W. Fawcett, Washington, D. U. 
No. 18N. Made of a special "sea-green" leather, of particu- 
larly durable qua:lity. This glove we got up specially to 
answer the requirements of the United States Navy. Fur- 
nished in 8-ounce only, similar in style to No. 1 18, and with 
padded wrist and laced wrist band. Set of four gloves, $5.50 

Spalding "Club Special" No. 218 

No. 218. Full size, 8-ounce. Same model as our "Cham- 
pionship" Glove No. 1 18. Good quality glove leather and 
careful workmanship. Superior to any of the gloves put 
out by other manufacturers in imitation of our Champion- 

^big^tjflee. « ..>•«.# Per set of four gloves. $5.00 



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Iltustratingr Patent 
Elastic Hand Pro- 
tector, same as we 
are including in our 
Nos. 9E and 14E 
Gloves. Prevents 
injury to hands. 




All Spalding 
Boxing 
Gloves are 
Hair Filled. 
No Cotton 
or Carpet 
Flock Used. 



No. 11, Corbett pattern, large 7-oz. glove, best 
quality brown leather, padded with best curled 
hair, patent palm lacing, padded wristband, 
patent palm grip. Substantially made throughout 
for hard usage. . . Set of four gloves, $5.00 
No, 9. Regulation 5-oz. glove, otherwise same 
as No. I i Glove. This glove is a better article 
than what other manufacturers supply for limited 
round contests. . . Set of four gloves, $5.00 
No. 9E. Patented elastic hand protector in gloves. Otherwise as No. 9. Set of four gloves, $6.00 
No. 14. Regulation 5-oz. glove. Brown glove leather, improved model; special padded thumb, wrist 
and heel, patent palm lacing ; palm grip. Used by some of the best organizations for their club 

contests Set of four gloves, $4.00 

No. 14E. Patented elastic hand protector in gloves. Otherwise as No. 1 4. " " 5.00 




Styles for Friendly Bouts and Private Use 

No. 15. Corbett pattern, 8-oz., olive tanned 
leather, well padded with hair, padded wrist- 
band, patent palm lacing, patent pcilm grip. 

Set of four gloves, $4.00 
No. 1 7. Corbett pattern, 7-oz., dark wine color lea- 
ther, hair padded, patent palm lacing, patent palm 
grip, padded wristband. Set of four gloves, $4.00 
No. 19. Corbett pattern, 7-oz., dark wine color 
leather, padded with hair, patent palm grip and 
patent palm lacing. . Set of four gloves, $3.50 



Styles for Practice and Amateur Use 

No. 21. Corbett pattern, 8-oz., dark wine color 
leather. Full size, well padded with hair, and 
patent palm lacing. . . Set of four gloves, $3.00 
No. 23. Corbett pattern, brown tanned leather. 
Hair padded and patent palm lacing. 

Set of four gloves, $2.00 

No. 24. Regular pattern, tan leather, hair pad- 
ded, and has laced wristband. 

Set of four gloves, $ 1 .50 



SpaMmg Yo^fLlhs' Bosiimg Gloves 

All Styles Padded with Hair. No Cotton or Carpet Flock Used 
Spalding Youths' Boxing Gloves are made in exactly the same manner and of similar 
material to the full size gloves of our manufacture and are warranted to give satisfaction 

No. 45. Youths' Championship Glove, Corbett pattern, best quality brown 
glove leather, extra well finished ; double stitched, patent palm lacing, patent 

palm grip Set of four gloves, $3.50 

No. 40. Youths' size, Corbett pattern, soft craven tan leather, well padded. 

patent palm lacing Set of four gloves, $2.50 

No. 25. Youths' size, regular pattern, soft tanned leather, patent palm 

lacing Set of four gloves, $1.25 

EACH SET OF SPALDING BOXING GLOVES CONSISTS OF FOUR GLOVES 
MATED IN TWO PAIRS 




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Tlie Spaldimg Striliiiig' Bag's 

Our sii^Te end bags are made with rope attachment carefully centered, making them the most certain in action of any. 

Laces on side at top, so that the bladder may be inflated without interfering with rope. Each bag is most carefully 

inspected and then packed complete in box with bladder, lace aitid rope. 




The bladders used in all our striking, bags are made of pure 
Para rubber (not compounded) and are fully guaranteed. 

No. G. This is a heavy, durable Gym- 
nasium Bag, suitable for all around 
exercise work and the strongest bag 
made. The cover is of heavy English 
grain leather, same as used in our 
best grade foot balls and basket balls 
and made in the same way. It will 
outlast two or three bags of any other 
make. With loop top. Each, $8.00 

No. 19. Made of highest quality Patna 
kid, the lightest and strongest of 
leather. Sewed with linen thread, 
double stitched and red welted seams. 
Especially suited for exhibition work, 
and a very fast bag. Each, $8.00 

No. 19S. Same material as No. 19, but 
furnished with special light bladder 
and weighs only 7|^ ounces complete. 
The fastest bag made, but very strong 
and durable. . Each. $8.00 

No. 20. Made of finest selected calf- 
skin, double stitched, red welted 
seams and reinforced throughout. 
Very fast and a durable bag for all 
around use. . . . Elach, $7.00 

No. 18. The " Fitzsimmons Special." 
Made of finest selected olive Napa 
tanned leather, extra well made ; 
double stitched, red welted seams 
and reinforced throughout. For train- 
ing purposes particularly this bag w^ill 
be found extremely satisfactory in 
every respect. . . . Each, $6.00 

No. 185. Same as No. 18, but smaller 
in size and lighter. Intended for very 
speedy work. . . . Elach, $6.00 

No. 12. Olive tanned leather, specially 
selected ; double stitched, red welted 
seams and reinforced throughout. 
Excellent for quick work. Each $5.00 

No. 10. Specially tanned brown glove 

leather; double stitched, red welted 

seams and reinforced throughout. 

Each, $4.00 



No. 12 

Very well made, 
No. 17. Fine craven tanned leather, well finished; double 

stitched, red vrelted seams, reinforced throughout. $3.50 
No. 16. Elxtra fine grain leather, full size and lined 

throughout; welted seams Each, $3.00 





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No, 



No. 15. Mc^de of olive tanned leather, full size and Hned 
throughout; red welted seams Each, $2.00 

No. 14. Good quality colored sheepskin ; lined through- 
out. Each. $1.50 



SFAILBIHG STRISilHG 

No. 4. A special swivel, made according : 



AG S W2 VE ILS 



iggestions of experienced 
bag punchers, ■with features that overcome disadvantages of ordinary 
style. Rope can be changed instantly without interfering with any 

other part of swivel ... Each, $1.50 

No. 9. With removable socket for quickly suspending or removing 

bag Virithout readjusting Each, 50c. 

No. 4 No. 6. Japanned iron stem for use with platform or disk. " 35c. 
'No. 12. Ball and Socket action. Fastens permanently to disk; nickel-plated 





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SPALBING DOUBLE END BAGS 

Ajl double end striking bags are supplied complete with guaranteed pure gum bladder, rubber cord for* 
floor, lace for bag and rope for ceiling attachment. 

No.7. Made of finest selected olive Napa 

tanned leather, workmanship of same 

quality as in our "Fitzsimmons" Special 

No. 1 8. Double stitched, red welted 

seams. An extremely durable and 

lively bag. . . Each, $6.00 

No. 6. Fine olive tanned leather 

cover, double stitched, red welted 

I seams. Elxtra well inade through- 

I out Each, $5.50 

No. 5. Regulation size, specicdly 
tanned brown glove leather cover, 
red welted seams, double stitched 
and substantially made through- 
out. . Each, $5.00 
No. 4'^. Regulation size, fine craven 
tanned leather and red welted seams.. 
Well finished throughout. Each, $4.00 
No. 4. Regulation size, fine grain leather 
cover.well made throughout, doublestitched Ea.,$3.50 
No.3 Regulation size, substanti2il brown leather cover, 
remforced and double stitched seams. . Each, $3.00 
No.2'v.. Regulation size, good quality dark olive tanned! 
leather, lined throughout, red welted seams. •Ea.,$2.00 
No. 2. Medium size, good colored sheepskin, lined 
throughout Each, $1.50 





Sps^Sdlana^ Blla.dldles'g 



Bladders used in all our Striking Bags i 
are fully guaranteed. Note special expl 

No.B. For Nos. 2, 2%, 3, 1 4 and 1 5 Ea., 75c. 
No.5. For Nos. 4. 4%, 5, F, 10. 12, 16 
and 17 ... Each, 90c. 

No.7 For Nos. 7. 18. I8S, 19, I9S and 20. 
Each, $1.00 
No.G. For No. G Bag. ..." 2.00 



: made of pure Para rubber (not compounded) and. 
ation of guarantee on tag attached to each bladder 

No. OS. With top Stem, heavy bladder, 
special quality. ..... Each, $1.25 

No.D. Elastic floor attachment for all double 
end bags, best quality cord. . Each, 30c. 
No.E. Elastic cord for double end bags. 

Each, 20c. 



m Spi^Edlasag Brass Ssafflaters H 

No. 2. Club size, cylinder 10% inches. . . . Each, 50c. "°i' l"-^^^^=^:^ESS5S^!^^^ i| 
No.3. Pocket size, cylinder 5% inches. . " 25e. U 

G» ISSX!®'' IMfSftft'S Will protect the hands and recommended 
S> ■^®^fe) A^-!ilH£l£S> for use with all Striking Bags 

^^^^ No. 1. Made of olive Napa leather and extra well padded; ventilated palm 

fr ^ M . and special elastic wrist in glove, Pair, $2.00 

IC"'" - ll No. 2. Made of soft tanned leather, properly shaped and padded, substan- 
tially put together. . . Pair, $1.50 
No. 3. Madeofsoft tanned leather, padded and well made; 
also made fti ladies' size. .*.,.. Pdr, 75c. 
No. 4. Knuckle Mitt, well padded. .... " 'sOc. 
I No. 4 "NiTs No.5. Knuckle Mitt, well padded. .... " 25a 





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SFAILDUNG 
PATENT SOLID STRIlilMG 

A striking bag disk must be substantial 
if it is to be of use, and in the two 
styles, both adjustable and braced, 
which we list, this feature has not 
been neglected, while we have str 
to put out a disk which is 
suitable for home use and 
moderate in price. yi 



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Pat. June 30, 1903 
Adjustable Style 



No. CR. Patent adjusta- 
ble style. Complete, 
without Bag. 




Patented 
April 19, 1904 



No. FR. Wall 
braced style. 
Complete, with- 
out Bag.- 



SPALDING 
DISK PLATFORM 

Can be put up in a very small space and taken down 
quickly when not in use by simply detaching the pipe fixture 
from the wall plate. The metal disk against which the 
bag strikes constitutes one of the best features ever incor- 
porated in an arrangement of this character, rendering it 
almost noiseless and very quick in action. This disk also 
combines an adjustable feature that is simple to operate and 
makes it possible for various members of the family to use 
the same disk. 
No. PR. Spalding Adjustable Disk Platform. Completei 

.with h9i$. 



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Spalding' 
'Official National League Ball 

(«O.U...«T.OF«) 

Patent Cork Center 




KT^ 1 (Each, . - $1^5 
WO. 1 ( Per Dozen, $15.00 



Tbe Spalding "OfficuJ National League" Ball ha« 1 
the Official BaU of the Game tince 1878 



Adopted by the National 
League in 1878, is the only 
ball used in Championship 
games since that time and has 
now been adopted for twenty 
years more, making a total 
adoption of fifty-four years. 

In adopting the Spalding 
"Official National League" 
Ball for twenty years more the 
Secretary of the NationeJ 
League, Mr. Jolin A. Heydler, 
gave the following as the 
reason for this action: 

" The SpeJdIng Ball was adopted 
by the National League for twenty 
years, because we recognized it aa 
the best ball made. We have used it 
satisfactorily for thirty-four years. 
The new Cork Center Ball intro- 
duced for the first time last year 
and used in the World's Series, 
we believe to'be the only ball for 
the future, and it is absolutely the 
best that has been used by the 
National League in its history." 

This ball has the Spalding 
"Patent" Cork Center, 

the same as used since August I , 

1910, without change in size of 

cork or construction. 



Each ball wrapped in tinfoil, 
packed in a separate box, and 
sealed in accordance with the 
latest League regulations. 
Warremted to last a full 
when used under ordi- 
nary conditions. 



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QUALITY 



SPALDING'S New Athletic Goods Catalogue 



The following selection of items from Spalding's latest Catalogue will give 
an idea of the great variety of ATHLETIC GOODS manufactured by 
A. G. SPALDING & BROS. SEND FOR A FREE COPY. 

See list of Spalding Stores on inside front cover of this book. 



Chesl Weight 98.99 



Emblems - 

Embroideiy 

Exercisers— 

Elasric . 

EqueSr1anP< 



Field Hockey 
Foot. College 
Foot. Rugby 



Hutley . 
Indoor Base 

MedSne 
Playground 
Polo. Roller 
Polo. Water 
Push . 
Squash . 
Volley . 



Bandage; 
Bar Bells 



Parallel . 

Bases. Indoor . 

Bals. Indoor 

Belts- 
Elastic 

Leather and Wcr 
Wrestling . 

Bladders- 
Basket Ball . 
Foot Ball 
Striking Bag . 

Slades. Fencing 



E Caddy Badges , 
» ^UcTosse 



Clock CoK 

Collarette. Knitte 
Corks. Running 



PAGE 

43.44 

43 

. 106 
. 106 
. 69 



Foot^'fifu 



Flags- 
College . 
Marking. Goli 

Foils. Fencing . 

Fool Balls- 



College . 

Rugby . . _. 
Foot Ball Clothing . 
Foot Ball Goal Nets 
foot Ball Timer 



Abdomen . . i; 

Eyeglass. , . 

Finger. Field Hockey . 
Indoor Base Ball . 

1 humb. Basket Ball .' 
Protection. Running Shoes 
Pucks. Hockey. Ice . 
- Ball 



107. 108 Pushers. Chamois 



17.18 
3-6 
16 



Go"f '"^ ; '. 

Handball . 

Hockey. Field 



Basket Ball . 
Fool Ball 
Hockey. Field 



18 Snow Shoes . 

7 Lanes for Sprints 
Leg Guards- 
Foot BM 
Ice Hockey . 
Polo. Roller . 
Letters - 

87. 89 Embroidered 



Liniment. "Mike Murphy" I J Rmss 



Goal Cage. Roller Polo . 66 
Coll Clubs . . 80.81 
Golf Sundries . . 83.84 

Colfette .... 84 



Gymnasium. Home . 97 

Gymnasium Board. Home 105 
Gymnasium. Home Outfits 103 



Hammers. Athlehc . 
Hangers for Dumb Bells 
Hangers for Indian Clubs 
Hats, University 



Hockily Pucks . 
Hockey Sticks. Ice . 
Hockey Sticks. Field 
Holder. Basket Ball. Cam 
Hole Cutter. Coll . , 
Hole Rim. Golf 
Horse. Vaulting 
Hurdles. Safety 



Masks- 
Nose ' ■ ' '. 
Masseur. Abdominal 
Mattresses. Gvmnasiu 
Mattresses. Wrestling 
Megaphones 
Milt^ 

Handball . . 

Sinking Bag . 

Monograms 
Mouthpiece. Foot Ball 
Mufflers. Knitted . 



Rowing Machmes 



Sacks, for Sack Racing 
Sandals. Snow Shoe 
Sandows Dumb Bells 
Scabbards. Skate 
Score Books- 



Marking. Golf . . 84 

Rubber. Coli Shoe 83. 85 

Disks. Striking Bag . . 92 

OumbBeU. .. . 04. 9S 



Hurley Sticks 



Indian Clubs 

InHaters- 

Foot Ball 

Striking Bag 



Fool Ball 
Wresllin, 
'aint. Golf 



Fool Ball. College 
Foot Ball. Rugby 
Hockey. Ice . 



96 Pistol. Sla 



s. Fencing 

Teeing. CoU . . 



43. 44 Sh.n Guards- 



>llege 

eld Hockey 

= Hockey . 



Basket Ball . 

Clog 

Fencing 

Fool Ball. Assoc; 

Foot Ball. College 

Foot Ball. Rugby 

Foot Ball. Soccer 



Sireet 
Walking 
Shol- 



•Skate 



Skate Rollers 
Skate Straps 
Skate Sundries 
Skis . 
Snow Shoes 

Squash Goods 
Standards — 

Vauhmg 

Volley Ball 

' For Three-Legged I 
Skate 

Sticks. Roller Polo . 

Stockings . 
Foot Ball 

Stop Boards . 

Striking Bags . 

Suits- 
Base BaU, Indoor . 
Gymnasium. Ladiei 



supporters 
AnUe 
Wrist 

Sweaters 
Swivels. Striking L 
Swords. Fencing 
Swords. Duelling 



49 Tackling Machine . 

94 Take-Off Board 

62 Tape. Measunng. Steel 

Tees. Golf 
37 Posts. Tennis. Indoor 

Tights— 
19 Full 

10 Full. Wrestling . 

72 Hockey . . 

65 Knee . . 

66 Toboggans 
Toboggan Cushions 

40 Toe Boards . 

19 Trapeze. Adiusiable' 
Trapeze, Single 

34 Trouse,»- 

34. 35 Y M.C. A. . . 

35 Foot Ball . . 
108 Trunks- 
is Velvet . . . 

14-15 Worsted . , 



33. 34 Uniforms— 
76-78 Base Ball. Indo. 
76-78 

60.61 



47 Wands. Calisthe 

76 Watches. Slop . 

Weights. 56-lb. 



Wciu Machioes 



11.12 

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. 9i 

. 75 

7J 

37. 7S 



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DEC 13 1912 

Standard Policy 



A Standard Qyality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 

Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a 
Manufacturer to long maintain a Standard Qyality. 

To market his goods through a jobber, a manufacturer must provide a 
profit for the jobber as well as for the retail dealer. To meet these conditions 
of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list 
price on his goods to the consumer. 

To enable the glib salesinan, when booking his orders, to figure out 
attractive profits to both the jobber eind retailer, these high list prices are 
absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been served when the 
manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured 
his order from the retailer. 

However, these deceptive high list prices are not air to the consumer, who 
does not, Eind, in reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. 

When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading 
but alluring high list prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and 
grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering "special discounts," 
which vary with local trade conditions. 

Under this system of merchcindising, the profits to both the manufacturer 
and the jobber are assured ; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices 
to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably 
leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are 
practically eliminated. 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists 
on lower, and still lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this 
demand for the lowering of prices by the only v/ay open to him, viz. : the cheap- 
ening and degrading of the quality of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, 1 3 years ago, in 1 899, 
A. G. Spalding & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic 
Goods Trade, and inaugurated what has since become known as "The Spalding 
Policy." ... 

The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding 
Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer secures the supply of Spalding 
Athletic Goods direct from the rnanufacturer by which the retail dealer is 
assured a fair, legitimate and certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, eind 
the consumer is assured a Standard Qyality and is protected from imposition. 

The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the 
users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two ways : 

First. — ^The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods 
and the same prices to everybody. 

Second. — As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in 
purchasing at the proper time, the very best raw materials required 
in the manufacture of our various goods, well eihead of their 
respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necesssary 
quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Quality. 

All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are requested to supply 
consumers at our regular printed catalogueprices — neithermore nor less — thesame 
prices that similar goods are sold for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. 

All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated 
exactly alike, and no sjiecial rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 

This briefly, is the " Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful 
operation for the past 13 years, and will be indefinitely continued. 

In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a " square deal " for everybody. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 

By ^i^ i^^f/lO^^CU*^ , 

PSXSIDKNT. t-' 



standard Quality 



An article that is universally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby 
conceded to be the criterion, to which are compared all other things of a simUar 
nature. For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit 
of currency, because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, 
and the fact of its being Genuine is guaranteed by the Govemmerit Stamp 
thereon. As a protection to the users of this currency against counterfeiting and 
other tricks, considerable money is expended in maintaining a Secret Service 
Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen manufacturers must depend to a 
great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices to protect themselves against 
counterfeit products— without the aid of "Government Detectives" or "Public 
Opinion " to assist them. 

Consequendy the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and 
"inferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibili^ of die 
" Manufacturer." 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to " Quality," for 
thirty- five years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout 
the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in dieir field as the 
U. S. Currency is in its field. 

The necessity of upholding the Guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and 
maintaining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvi- 
ous as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. 

Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other 
consumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade- 
Mark and all that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic 
Goods to assist us in maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by 
insisting that our Trade-Mark be plainly stamped on all athletic goods which 
they buy, because without this precaution our best efforts towards maintaining 
Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineffectual. 

Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being 
high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of 
" inferior goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. 

A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold 
and a guarantee to protect, must necessarily have higher prices than a manufac- 
turer of cheap goods, whose idea of and basis of a claim for Standard Quality 
depends principally upon the eloquence of the seJesman. 

We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than 
poverty in quality — and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. 




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and is Official and Standard 

Price 10 cents each 



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ARE THE STANDARD OF THE WORLDl 



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MAINTAIN WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES /n the FOLLOWING CITIES: 

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BOSTON MILWAUKEE KANSAS CITY 

PHILADELPHIA DETROIT SAN FRANCISCO 

NEWARK CINCINNATI LOS ANGELES 

BUFFALO CLEVELAND SEATTLE 

SYRACUSE COLUMBUS MINNEAPOLIS 

BALTIMORE INDIANAPOLIS ST. PAUL 

WASHINGTON PITTSBURGH DENVET 



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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND 
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND 
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND 
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 

PARIS, FRANCE 

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